Hyundai Santro vs Tata Tiago

Last Updated: August 20, 2026

Tata Tiago price starts at Rs. 4.70 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.72 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Hyundai Santro, priced at Rs. 6.42 Lakh. On the performance front, the Santro uses a 1086cc engine producing 59.17bhp@5500rpm and the Tiago a 1199cc engine producing 85bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the Santro and Tiago, the Tiago is the better pick for affordability and performance.

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Santro vs Tiago Comparison Summary

Specification Hyundai SantroTata Tiago
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 6.42 LakhRs. 4.70 Lakh
Mileage 30.48 Km/KgNot Available
Engine 1086 cc1199 cc
Max power 59.17bhp@5500rpm85bhp@6000rpm

Santro vs Tiago Key Highlights

Basic Info Hyundai Santro Sportz CNGTata Tiago Smart
Rating
191 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name Hyundai Tata
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 6.42 Lakh Rs. 4.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1086 cc 1199 cc
Body Type HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Max Power 59.17bhp@5500rpm 85bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Transmission Manual Manual
Gearbox 5 Speed 5-Speed
Drive Type FWD FWD
Colors
Tata Tiago Colors
Fuel Type CNG Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 30.48 Km/Kg Not Available
Tyre Size 155/80 R13 155/80 R13
Boot Space 235 Liters 242 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes No
Cruise Control Not Available No
Airbags Driver and Passenger Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 9,092 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 30,052 Tiago Insurance
Brochure N/A
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Displacement
Not Available
1199 cc
Engine Type
1.1 L Bi-Fuel
1.2L NA Revotron
Engine Displacement
1086 cc
1199 cc
Max Power
59.17bhp@5500rpm
85bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
85.3Nm@4500 rpm
113Nm@3300rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
3
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Gearbox
5 Speed
5-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
3
4
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Not Available
No
Fuel Supply System
MPFI
Not Available
Turbo Charger
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
CNG
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
60 Liters
35 Liters
Mileage (ARAI)
30.48 Km/Kg
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Petrol
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Capacity
35 Liters
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Hydraulic
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
Mcpherson Strut
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
6
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.3 m
Tyre Size
155/80 R13
155/80 R13
Wheel Size
13
13
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Premium dual tone beige & black interior colour,Front & rear door map pockets,Room lamp,Champagne gold interior colour garnish,Dual tripmeter,Average speed,Service reminder,Time elapsed
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Fabric
Digital Cluster
Not Available
No
Air Conditioner
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Not Available
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
235 Liters
242 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Trunk Opener
Remote
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Silver Front grille surround,Body coloured Bumpers,Body coloured Outside door mirrors,Body coloured Outside door handles,Wheel Hub cap
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
No
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Manual
Boot Opening
Not Available
Manual
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Not Available
No
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
No
Antenna
Yes
Pole Type
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Length*Width*Height
3610*1645*1560 mm3
3813*1684*1535 mm3
Wheelbase
2400 mm
2400 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
"17.64cm TouchScreen Audio Video System with Smart Phone Navigation, Smart Phone Connectivity (Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Mirrorlink), Bluetooth Connectivity, USB Connectivity, Speakers Front and Rear, "
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Rear parcel tray,Ticket holder
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
17.78 cm (7”) Touch screen infotainment with smart phone navigatio
No
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
2
No
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
3
Android Auto
Not Available
No
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
No
Bluetooth
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Features
Not Available
No
No of Tweeter
Not Available
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
No
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
No
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
7 Inch
0 inch
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
No
Subwoofer
Not Available
No
Folding Rear Seat
Bench Folding
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Not Available
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
No
Rear ACVents
Not Available
No
Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Not Available
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
No
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Not Available
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
No
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
No
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
No
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Not Available
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
No
Crash Sensor
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Not Available
No of Airbags
2
6
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
No
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
No
Advance Safety Features
Fire extinguisher
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
No
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
No
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
No
Keyless Entry
Not Available
No
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
No
No
Rear Camera
Not Available
No
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
No
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
No
Smartwatch App
Not Available
No
Live Location
Not Available
No
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
No
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
No
Valet Mode
Not Available
No
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
No
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
No
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
No

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hyundai Santro
  • Smooth engine, easy-to-drive, well-equipped top-end variant, interior quality from a class-above
Hyundai Santro
  • Premium pricing, dual airbags not standard, AMT unavailable in top-end variant
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. For city driving which is the best AMT car in Santro Magna, Tata Tiago, Ignis Delta and Wagon R?
  • If AMT is your first preference we'd suggest you go for Hyundai Santro as offers the smoothest AMT driving experience. The shifts are slow and the shift logic also favors a laid-back approach. So you need to go with the flow of traffic rather than darting for gaps. If you do try to push the pace, the Santro will chide you with a slow and slightly jerky shift and not much acceleration. Once you do start driving the Santro AMT the way it wants you to, you will be rewarded with a fairly smooth experience with very little head nod compared to the other AMTs. Moreover, if want a practical hatchback with a decent amount of we'd suggest you go for Maruti Wagon R. For a better understanding of compatibility and riding comfort, we would suggest you to take a test drive. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Looking for cars in 5 lakhs bracket in Jan 2021. Should I go for Hyundai Santro Magna or Maruti Suzuki Celerio VXI considering all factors like comfort, features, safety, and resale value after 3-4 years?
  • Here, according to your need and requirements, you may choose to go with the Hyundai Santro. The Santro packs in a lot, is simple and hassle-free to drive and ticks all the right boxes, leaving very little to be desired. The little hatchback is perfectly suited to cruising around in the city all day and won’t even feel out of place on that weekend trip to the nearby hill station either. We strongly suggest you look past the lower variants and set your sights on the top-spec Asta variant for better features. Moreover, we'd recommend taking a test drive of both the car for a better insight into the performance, comfort, and compatibility. Follow the link for dealership details - Car Showrooms.
Q. Which is best car between Hyundai Santro and i20?
  • Since both Hyundai Santro and 2020 i20 are from different segment, choosing one would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, features required, usage of the car, maintenance costs, etc. The Santro packs in a lot, is simple and hassle-free to drive and ticks all the right boxes, leaving very little to be desired. The little hatchback is perfectly suited to cruising around in the city all day and won’t even feel out of place on that weekend trip to the nearby hill station either. We strongly suggest you look past the lower variants and set your sights on the top-spec Asta variant for better features. On the other hand, if you are looking for a feature-rich premium hatchback with segment-first features, wide range of engines/transmissions, premium interiors, and good built quality then you may opt for the Hyundai i20. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and comfort. Click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Hyundai i20 vs Hyundai Santro
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Hyundai Santro Vs Tata Tiago FAQs

Which car is best between Hyundai Santro vs Tata Tiago?
As per the users experiences Hyundai Santro is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage and maintenance in your car. But Tata Tiago is better on the grounds of performance, safety and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Hyundai Santro vs Tata Tiago?
The Tata Tiago is cheaper than Hyundai Santro by ₹1.72 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Hyundai Santro vs Tata Tiago?
For the Sportz CNG version, 1086 cc CNG engine of Santro produces 59.17bhp@5500rpm of power and 85.3Nm@4500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Smart version, 1199 cc Petrol engine of Tiago produces 85bhp@6000rpm of power and 113Nm@3300rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Hyundai Santro has better performance.

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